Category: Relationships & Family

By Pam Phillippe Growing up is a lot like learning to play the piano. You need to learn some basic skills and you need someone to teach you those skills. You need time to practice, guidance as you… Read More

By Pam Phillippe Fair time is just around the corner, and with fairs come petting zoos. Keeping your children safe around fair and petting zoo animals is important, including good hand washing hygiene. When visiting a petting zoo… Read More

By Pam Phillippe Who doesn’t like a barbecue or a picnic? Fresh air and the aroma are enough to tempt any appetite, whether it is around a 4-H campfire or at a family cookout in the backyard. A… Read More

By Pam Phillippe Many Charlotte County children receive new bicycles at the beginning of a school year, and many will be riding them to and from school. Young children leave their homes to explore a world where adventure… Read More

By Pam Phillippe It’s happening all over Florida. More and more people are finding themselves living alone or with just one other person. In fact, more than 55% of all households are made up of one or two… Read More

By Pam Phillippe Who gets decide how old is old enough to leave a child home alone? According to the Charlotte County Department of Children and Families, that decision is left to the parent’s discretion. For a parent, that… Read More

By Pamela Phillippe If you are looking for a new activity that will get you and your family exploring the outdoors, try Letterboxing. Letterboxing is a mixture of treasure hunting, art, navigation and exploring interesting, scenic, and sometimes… Read More

By Pamela Phillippe You will need the following items: Resealable plastic bags – quart or gallon, depending on plants chosen Potting Soil Plants or seeds Craft knife or scissors – for parent to use Craft stick or wooden… Read More